Joyce Shanahan, city manager of Ormond Beach, was elected president-elect for the Florida City and County Management Association for 2011-2012 at the association's recent annual conference. Michael Pleus, DeLand's city manager, was elected to an at-large member of the district board.

Lisa Bryl has joined Exit Beach Realty as a sales associate. She has worked in various area of the real estate business for more than 20 years, including owning and managing investment property, selling and managing condominiums and hotel management.

This information was compiled by business-desk clerk Peggy Ellis. The Daytona Beach News-Journal publishes notices of new hires, promotions and professional development of managers and professionals in Volusia and Flagler counties. Anyone interested in being included should contact Peggy Ellis at 386-681-2560 or peggy.ellis@news-jrnl.com.

WHAT'S NEW

The Flagler Tavern, 414 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach, has reopened for business after undergoing renovations.

Owner John Evershed and general manager Harry Rawlings and offer steaks and seafood, along with other menu items and weekly specials.

The tavern features live entertainment on the weekends.

Evershed was able to retain most of the tavern's staff to assist customers. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday through Saturday, restaurant part closes at 10 p.m. Telephone: 386-402-8861.

Under the Sun has opened at 2316 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores. Owners Jacqueline and Amnon Amselem offer gift items and beachwear, along with custom-made T-shirts that are digitally screen-printed while the customer waits. Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Saturday. Telephone: 386-682-1112.

Gallery by Thomas Dean Ackley has opened at 1635 S. Ridgewood Ave., Suite 103, South Daytona. The gallery displays the work of owner Tom Ackley, who uses several different media, including charcoal, pastels, watercolors and acrylics. Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and weekends by appointment. Telephone: 386-295-3667. Website: ackleyart.com.

Compiled by Peggy Ellis. Businesses that have newly opened, physically enlarged locations or new or changed ownership are invited to send details to What's New, Business Desk, The News-Journal, P.O. Box 2831, Daytona Beach, FL 32120 or fax to 386-252-4428. New businesses need to submit a photocopy of an occupational or other business license for verification. For questions call Ellis at 386-681-2560 or e-mail peggy.ellis@news-jrnl.com.